Guest Abhilash Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Convert straight tube to helical/conical tube without changing its length. I need to create different tubes with same surface area(2πL), so length is to be kept constant. Can anyone help? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Crowe Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Hi Abhilash, This is an interesting question. I don't don't know how to achieve what you want for a "Conical Helical" tube, but it is possible for a "Cylindrical Helical" tube using the "Wrap 3D Curve". Attached is a demonstration video along with the 3D Scene file. This has been created as a "Structured Part" rather than as an "Innovative Part", so that all of the construction elements remain associative within the part. Hopefully this gives you some idea of what's possible. However, you may need to invest some time in understanding how to model in "Structured Part" mode. Malcolm Helical Tube of Fixed Length.mp4 Helical Tube of Fixed Length.ics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolizon590016 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) Hi Ablilash, May I suggest that we firm up the desired length of the tube as we can determine the length of the wire in this example using 3D curve> 3D Curve Path Then check the 3D curve overall length Similar to what Malcolm did. Put the right entry on the Helix dialog, shape like what Harley did. The 3D wire will be the guide for your pipe with shape and length. Edited January 3, 2022 by jolizon590016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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